Nifedipine Prescribing at FIRS HOUSE SURGERY

Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
263
Total Quantity
19.0K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+40.3%

FIRS HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 263 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,694 to the NHS. This is 40.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nifedipine is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
26

Prescribing Details

Total Items263
Total Quantity18,950
Total NHS Cost£3,694
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+40.3%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice263 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+40.3% vs national average
Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.